Events happening during Citizenship Week

Ontario

The Great Canadian Oath

Wednesday, October 17, 2012, 12:00 p.m

A mass reaffirmation ceremony where Canadian citizens present will be invited to show their pride and commitment to Canada by reciting the Oath of Citizenship together.

Where:
Yonge/Dundas Square
Toronto, ON

Library Settlement Partnership Day Celebration

Friday, October 19, 2012, 2 p.m to 2:15 p.m

Citizenship Judge Aris Babikian will speak for 15 minutes as part of the Library Settlement Partnership Day program in celebration of Citizenship Week.

Where:
Toronto Reference Library
789 Yonge Street (North of Bloor)
Toronto, ON

Friday, October 26, 2012, 4:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m

Citizenship Judge Mina Jung-Fung will speak for 30 minutes focusing on Citizenship rights and responsibilities. Featured entertainment will include Chinese, Taiwanese and Indian cultural performances.

Where:
Agincourt Library 155 Bonis Avenue Toronto, ON

Saturday, October 27, 2012, 1:30 p.m -3:30 p.m.

Citizenship Judge Mina Yung-Fung will speak for approximately 60 minutes followed by a Q & A session.

Where:
Thorncliffe Library 48 Thorncliffe Park Drive Toronto, ON

Manitoba

Manitoba Social Science Teachers’ Association Outreach Session

Friday October 19, 2012, 10:30 to 11:45 a.m.

This 70 minute outreach session will touch on what being a citizen of Canada means, and how students can show their Canadian pride by organizing and taking part in a variety of ways.

Where:
Kildonan East Collegiate
845 Concordia Avenue
Winnipeg, MB

Alberta

Citizenship Ceremony Introductory Presentation

Friday, October 19, 2012, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

This 90 minute outreach session will touch on what being a citizen of Canada means, and what is to be expected when participating at a citizenship ceremony. Focus will also be given to Canada’s immigration history and the roles and responsibilities of Canadian citizenship.

Where:
New Genesis Centre
7556 Falconridge Blvd NE
Calgary, AB

British Columbia

Information Booth at the Burnaby Public Library

October 15, 2012 to October 19, 2012

Display will feature Discover Canada guides as well as information on dual citizenship, applying for citizenship, reaffirmation ceremonies, symbols of Canada, etc.

Where:
Burnaby Public Library
6100 Willingdon Avenue
Burnaby, BC